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W98 RVM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 RVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2025 121,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold, has temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front swivel housing has a slight leak

offside washer jet not working but sufficient fluid from nearside

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 120,194 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (has exhaust bandage repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre slight wear outer edge

offside and nearside front swivel housing seal slight leak

offside and nearside rear trailing suspension arms slight wear to bushes

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2024 120,194 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (has exhaust bandage repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre slight wear outer edge

offside and nearside front swivel housing seal slight leak

offside and nearside rear trailing suspension arms slight wear to bushes

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 119,068 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

offside and nearside rear chassis sections slight corrosion

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes slight wear

offside and nearside swivel joints slight leak

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear prop front joint slight wear

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,913 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (heavily corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded not holed

offside rear inner sill corroded not holed

unable to check both outer sills due to covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 27 Sep 2022 117,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside rear inner arches corroded not holed

rear trailing arm bushes slight wear and perishing

unable to check both outer sills due to covers

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,439 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front axle hubs showing signs of dampness

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 28 Sep 2021 116,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front axle hubs showing signs of dampness

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,831 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

breather pipes corroded

fuel pipes corrded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 112,464 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

breather pipes corroded

fuel pipes corrded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,632 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,404 miles

advise centre petrol pipes slightly pitted

advise rear seats missing during test

Fail 17 Apr 2013 102,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise centre petrol pipes slightly pitted

advise rear seats missing during test

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,978 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,641 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,074 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,074 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

creak on steering column

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,871 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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W98 RVM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W98 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W98 RVM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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